Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
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Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[ A ]  or  [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Rec])1.2k
: [  M] ([16:9])
1.4k : [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion...

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∫Increasing the zoom magnification in steps 
•This can be used only when recording pictures.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Set a function button to [Zoom Control].  (P70)
3Press the function button.4Press 2/1  or  3/4.
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The zoom operation is terminated when the function button is pr essed again or a certain 
amount of time passes.
•When using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom , Extended Tele Conversion 
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•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor i s different between them.
Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matchi ng the [Rec Area] (P238) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set]  (P70) in the [Custom] menu, you can display 
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Applicable modes: 
Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
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This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically 
operated zoom).
•The interchangeable lenses (H-FS14140/H-HS12035/H-FS1442A) are  not compatible with 
power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture re cording are 
operable)
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If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power z oom (H-FS14140/H-HS12035/
H-FS1442A), you can only operate the Extended Tele Conversion f or pictures by setting [Ex. 
Te l e   C o n v. ]   (P221) to  [ZOOM].
1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging...

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Taking Pictures with the External Flash 
(Optional)
Applicable modes: 
You can attach a flash (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) and take pictures with it.
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Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how t o attach the external flash.
∫Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe .
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction 
indicated by arrow  2
 while pressing it in the direction 
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•Do not bring any objects near the flash. The heat and light from the flash may cause the objects 
to deform or discolor.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating the flash is charging. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO s ensitivity on the camera even 
when...

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Setting the Flash Functions
•[Flash] in the [Rec] menu is available only when an external flash is attached.
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manuall y.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is dis played on the flash icon on the 
screen.
1Select the menu.  (P63)
2Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].•Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external  flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when  [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the...

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu.
[ ] is set when the flash is used.  (P87)
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed.  Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash...